Illumination – Supports – Adjustable light support
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-10
2001-12-11
Quach-Lee, Y. My (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supports
Adjustable light support
C362S269000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06328460
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable worklight for illuminating an object. More particularly, the worklight of the present invention provides a light that illuminates a large flat surface, such as a wall, free from the glare and shadows which are typically associated with by portable lights. The present invention does so by providing a translucent lens which diffuses or randomly scatters the light emitted during operation. This feature is particularly useful to painters and other tradesmen that require a uniformly lit work surface that is free from glare and shadows which may hide imperfections in the surface or in the actual work being performed. In addition, the device is more convenient to use and store because its design permits it to be folded during storage and the need to store an electrical cord is also eliminated through the use of male electrical jack.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention overcomes a number of deficiencies in the prior art. First, the device minimizes the glare and shadows created on the work surface which are typically associated with portable worklights. Second, the device further improves upon prior worklight designs by providing a device that is reducible in size when placed in a stored position. In one embodiment of the present invention, the invention includes a housing in which the bulb is located, a support base and a translucent lens covering the light emitting opening defined by the housing. Use of the translucent lens eliminates the creation of glare and shadowing by randomly scattering the light emitted.
In another embodiment, the housing and support base are configured such that the housing is rotatably mounted to said support base. In addition, the support base is further configured to allow the housing to be folded within the support base to allow the overall size of the device to be reduced when placed in a stored position.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the device includes a male electrical jack. Power is provided to the device by coupling an electrical cord to the jack. This eliminates the need to manufacture and store an additional electrical cord with the device.
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Ballone Michael
Grossman Gary M.
Kiely John
Van Dyk Thomas
Niro Scavone Haller & Niro
Quach-Lee Y. My
Regent Lighting Corporation
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